The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. She wore a formal gown made of organza and English net, designed by Allure. The gown featured a fitted bodice with a dropped waistline and a strapless sweetheart neckline, both adorned with embroidery of pearls, crystals and bugle beads that cascaded down the front and back of the dress extending into a chapel-length train.

Her headpiece was a band of pearls and crystals in a floral pattern attached to an elbow-length veil edged in crystals. She carried a bouquet of roses and peonies in shades of coral and pink, which was adorned with her great-grandmother's broach.

Kelli Brown of Jonesboro served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Katie Russell of Jonesboro, Lindsey Wright of Strawberry and Krista Westerman of Little Rock.

Flower girl was Lily Kent, cousin of the bride, of Jonesboro.

Wade Brown, brother of the groom, of Jonesboro served as best man. Groomsmen were Chris Dudley, Chris McCutcheon and Cody Prater, all of Jonesboro.

Ring bearer was Lane Holden of Paragould. Ushers were Jacob Bradford of Paragould and Matt Gillean of Brookland.

The parents of the bride hosted a reception at the church following the wedding. Hannah Riggs of Paragould presided at the bride's book table.

Following the wedding, the couple honeymooned in Cozumel, Mexico. They now reside in Little Rock.

Stephanie Jo Deen became the bride of James Matthew Simpson in a 2 p.m. ceremony on June 2, 2012, at First Free Will Baptist Church in Jonesboro.

Parents of the couple are Waylan and Cheryl Deen of Jonesboro and Jeffery and Marla Simpson of Rogers.

The bride is the granddaughter of Floyd and Bonnie Deen of Sedgwick and the late Willard and Margaret McCampbell, who lived in Hoxie.

The groom is the grandson of Melvin and Norma Simpson of Rogers and Chuck and Myrna Buehler of Cassville, Mo.

Pastor Jeffery Simpson, father of the groom, officiated the double-ring ceremony, and Joyce Holder of Conway served as pianist.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents.

She wore an elegant white strapless gown accented with hand-beaded lace, featuring an A-line silhouette and fitted bodice, empire waist and a soft flowing chiffon skirt and chapel-length train. She wore an elbow-length veil with pearl and bead edging and a crystal and pearl tiara.

Elizabeth Harmon of Jonesboro served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Emily Moody and Cherish Rutherford of Jonesboro, cousins of the bride, and Rebekah Simpson of Rogers, sister of the groom.

Junior attendants were Jacqueline Doyle and Lillie Doyle of Jonesboro, cousins of the bride. Alexa Bessee of Jonesboro served as flower girl.

Best man was Shawn Hudson of Rogers. Serving as groomsmen were Jesse Simpson of Rogers and Nathan Simpson of Springdale, brothers of the groom, and John O'Connor of Rogers.

Ring bearers were Logan Bessee of Jonesboro and Benjamin Simpson of Springdale, nephew of the groom.

Ushers were Seth Moody and Caleb Rutherford of Jonesboro, cousins of the bride.

Bride's book attendants were Jacqueline Doyle and Lillie Doyle of Jonesboro, cousins of the bride.

A wedding reception followed in the church fellowship hall. Servers were Deidra Adamson of Jonesboro, Erin Simpson of Springdale and Wendy Fry of Sedgwick.

Following a wedding trip to Mountainside Resort in Granby, Colo., they are residing in Arkadelphia where Stephanie is a senior speech pathology major at Ouachita Baptist University, and James is recent honor graduate of OBU with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology.

Funeral was Friday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with pastor Jerry Clements officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Annieville under the direction of Heath Funeral Home Oak Hill Chapel of Highland.

Rev. Mack Evangle Gore, 88, of Portia, died July 8, 2012, at St. Bernards in Jonesboro.

Born June 5, 1924, in Gainesville, Texas, he was the son of Elmer Elijah and Jodie Elizabeth White Gore. He pastored eight churches over a 55-year career in the ministry, retiring in 2005. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving three years aboard an aircraft carrier during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Mayes Gore, whom he married in 1945.

Paul Laverne Perkins, 89, of Smithville, died July 9, 2012, at his home.

Born Aug. 2, 1922, in Smithville, he was the son of Noah Webster and Beatrice Deyling Perkins. He served as an airplane mechanic in the Air Force during World War II. He attended the Smithville Methodist Church.

Danny Eugene West, 82, of Hoxie, died July 8, 2012, at his home, following a lengthy illness.

Born Oct. 12, 1929, in Hickory Ridge, he was the son of Charles Edward and Gertrude Odom West.

He retired from the military after serving 22 years, including two tours in Korea and Turkey, and several stateside locations. While stationed in Minnesota, he worked with the FBI and the Secret Service for four years protecting Vice President Hubert Humphrey.

After retiring from the military, he returned to Hoxie and founded West Machine Shop, a small engine repair shop. He was a member of the Hoxie Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry West.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Anna West; three sons, Robert West, Hoxie, Danny West and wife Cara, and Alan West and wife Kristen, all of Walnut Ridge; two daughters, Rita Huffstutter and husband Bob, Monroe, La., and Mary Smith and husband Greg, Hoxie; three foster children, Lonnie Woodruff and Bernice Woodruff, both of the home, and Larry Woodruff, Jonesboro; a sister, Colleen Bornhoft, Little Rock; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation is Thursday from 9-11 a.m. at the Hoxie Church of Christ, to be followed by a memorial service. Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro has charge of arrangements.